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Version</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having heard <i>this</i>, the ten began to be indignant about James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the ten heard <i>it</i>, they began to be much displeased with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard <i>it,</i> they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hearing <i>this,</i> the <i>other</i> ten began to feel indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And hearing <i>this</i>, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hearing this, the [other] ten became indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the other 10 disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the ten other disciples heard this, they were angry with James and John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the other ten apostles heard about it, they were irritated with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the other ten disciples heard about it, they became angry with James and John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ten other disciples heard this, they began to be furious with James and John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when the other ten heard this, they became angry with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant towards James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The other ten, hearing of it, were at first highly indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant toward James and John. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the ten having heard, began to be much displeased at James and John,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having heard <i>this</i>, the ten began to be indignant about James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the ten having heard, began to be much displeased at James and John,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the ten having heard, began to feel pain about James and John.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the ten hearing it, began to be much displeased at James and John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the ten, upon hearing this, began to be indignant toward James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard this, they became indignant at James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they began to murmur at James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />When the ten heard, they began complaining greatly about Yaqob and Yohannan.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be displeased with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the ten hearing, began to be indignant concerning James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant against James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but the other ten, when they heard this, were fill'd with indignation against James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The other ten, hearing of it, were at first highly indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the ten, hearing <i>it</i>, began to be much displeased with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when the <i>other</i> ten heard <i>it,</i> they were provoked at James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/10-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3486" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">The Request of James and John</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1176.htm" title="1176: deka (Adj-NMP) -- Ten. A primary number; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard about this,</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">they became</a> <a href="/greek/23.htm" title="23: aganaktein (V-PNA) -- To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.">indignant</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">with</a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbou (N-GMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">James</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">42</span>So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Luke 22:24-27</a></span><br />A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest. / So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Matthew 18:1-5</a></span><br />At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” / Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-11.htm">Matthew 23:11-12</a></span><br />The greatest among you shall be your servant. / For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-7</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. / Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a></span><br />not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-26</a></span><br />so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5-6</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18-19</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. / It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6-7</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; / for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-33.htm">Mark 9:33-36</a></b></br> And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></b></br> Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised <i>is</i> wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24</a></b></br> And when the ten heard <i>it</i>, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/mark/10-31.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">James</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/mark/10-44.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/10-47.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/10-47.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">James</a> <a href="/mark/11-30.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/13-25.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/mark/14-6.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/mark/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>When the ten heard about this</b><br />This phrase refers to the reaction of the other ten disciples upon learning about the request made by James and John to sit at Jesus' right and left in His glory. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἀκούσαντες" (akousantes), which implies not just hearing but understanding and processing the information. This indicates that the disciples were fully aware of the implications of James and John's request. Historically, this moment reflects the human tendency towards competition and ambition, even among those closest to Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the disciples' humanity and their struggle to fully grasp the nature of Jesus' kingdom, which is not about earthly power or status.<p><b>they became indignant</b><br />The Greek word for "indignant" is "ἀγανακτεῖν" (aganaktein), which conveys a strong emotional response of anger or displeasure. This reaction is significant as it reveals the disciples' misunderstanding of Jesus' teachings on servanthood and humility. Their indignation likely stemmed from feelings of jealousy and rivalry, common human emotions that Jesus consistently addressed in His ministry. This moment is a teaching opportunity for Jesus to further explain the nature of true greatness in His kingdom, which is characterized by service and sacrifice rather than authority and dominance.<p><b>with James and John</b><br />James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were part of Jesus' inner circle, along with Peter. Their request to sit at Jesus' right and left hand in glory (as mentioned earlier in the chapter) was a bold one, reflecting their desire for prominence. Historically, these positions were seen as places of honor and power, which is why the other disciples reacted so strongly. This incident highlights the ongoing theme in the Gospels of the disciples' struggle to understand the upside-down nature of Jesus' kingdom, where the last shall be first, and the greatest must be the servant of all. It also sets the stage for Jesus to teach about the true cost of discipleship and the call to serve others selflessly.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James</span> <span class="cmt_word">and John.</span> How did they hear it? It is most likely that Salome and her two sons sought this favor secretly from Christ, lest they should excite the envy of the ethers. But they, the ten, must have noticed the approach of James and John with their mother to our Lord. They came in a formal manner, worshipping him first, and then making their request (see <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20</a>). The ten would naturally be desirous to know the nature of this interview; and when it was explained to them, they began to show indignation. Our Lord perceived that they were disputing; and he then called them and addressed the whole body. For he saw that they were all laboring under this disease of ambition; and he wished to apply the remedy at once to all, as we see in the words which follow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/10-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">On hearing [this],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(akousantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ten</span><br /><span class="grk">δέκα</span> <span class="translit">(deka)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1176.htm">Strong's 1176: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten. A primary number; ten.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤρξαντο</span> <span class="translit">(ērxanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> </span><span class="str2">To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">indignant</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγανακτεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(aganaktein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_23.htm">Strong's 23: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">James</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰακώβου</span> <span class="translit">(Iakōbou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> </span><span class="str2">The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">John.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωάννου</span> <span class="translit">(Iōannou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/10-41.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 10:41 When the ten heard it they began (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/10-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 10:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 10:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/10-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 10:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 10:42" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>